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Australia

Australia has a strong record of advancing and protecting political rights and civil liberties. Challenges to these freedoms include the threat of foreign political influence, harsh policies toward asylum seekers, discrimination against LGBT+ people, increasingly stringent checks against the press, and ongoing difficulties ensuring the equal rights of First Nations Australians.

Freedom in the World 2023

Freedom in the World — Australia Country Report

Australia is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2023, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.

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Freedom on the Net — Australia Country Report

Australia is rated Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.